UNHCR
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, takes the lead in protecting people forced to flee wars and persecution around the world, providing life-saving aid including shelter, food and water to ensure their basic safety, rights and dignity. With 16,803 women and men working in 134 countries, we work tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of 70.8 million forcibly displaced people worldwide.
Our dedicated and professional staff work around the clock in roles including legal protection, community services, public affairs, health and more. Despite the challenges they can face, our staff are proud to work for UNHCR and determined to make a positive impact. Our colleagues bring a wide range of specialized skills, including expertise in legal protection, administration, community services, public affairs, health and other disciplines.
Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on the grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity. We work with skilled professionals who are committed to put people first, make a real difference in people’s lives and are willing to go anywhere we are needed to get the job done. We need committed and passionate people who strongly believe in what they do and whose work ethic and motivation inspire others. We seek new talent and skills to respond to the needs of people forced to flee across the globe. Thus, we are looking for candidates who thrive in a diverse and multi-cultural work environment and are keen to bring new innovative ideas, skills and solutions to help build a better future for people forced to flee.
Work with us to help build better futures for people forced to flee. Visit www.unhcr.org/careers
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Job description
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UNHCR is looking for humanitarians interested to be part of a pipeline of future Senior Leaders in UNHCR, at P5/D1/D2 levels. Recruiters will reach out directly to candidates who expressed interest, once specific vacancies open up – and invite them to apply via the regular recruitment and selection process.
The ideal candidates are humanitarians who:
- are passionate about our mission and inspire others with their dedication and work ethic;
- have ability to lead diverse teams in complex environments;
- have at least 10 years of experience in humanitarian, development, non-profit or relevant field;
- thrive in a diverse and multicultural work environment;
- bring innovative ideas, skills and solutions to help save lives and build a better future for people forced to flee;
- are results-oriented, flexible and determined to make a difference;
- are willing to serve globally including hardship locations and emergency operations;
- are empathetic and place duty of care front and center on their daily work;
- believe building new leaders among their teams is a priority;
- are able to see the big picture and connect dots to better serve our persons of concern;
- can live, share and promote our core values of inclusion, diversity and gender equality.
The specific requirements below:
Education: minimum a Graduate degree in a relevant field, from a recognized University
For P5 – 12 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 11 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 10 years relevant experience with Doctorate degree
For D1 – 17 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 16 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 15 years relevant experience with Doctorate degree
For D2 – 18 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 17 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 16 years relevant experience with Doctorate degree
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Working hours (%): 80-100%
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Macro-area: Multiple
Level of experience: Senior Professional, more than 5 years
Area of work: Leadership and Management
Type of organisation: Multilateral Organisations
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